Sometimes, animals appear in the most unexpected places. One night while camping in Australia’s Northern Territory, I got out of my tent to get something from my car. When I got there, I discovered a horde of quadrupedal amphibians had made themselves at home. If you’ve watched my other content, you’ll know I’m a huge…
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This Puppy Will Literally Cure Your Depression – The World’s Cutest Puppy
Say hello to Pixel, the toy poodle, the cutest puppy in the world. He is the ultimate eyebleach and will melt away your sadness! Follow his journey from tiny puppy to tiny dog!
1 Hour of Pirate Music and Sea Shanties
What would Tidewater Teddy be without pirate music and sea shanties? I complied these songs for you to listen to when you’re in an adventurous mood. Now, imagine yourself sailing aboard a pirate ship, discovering treasure and fending off sea monsters! Enjoy the ultimate pirate playlist!
Why You Should Visit Iceland in the Winter
Iceland. Sounds like a terrible place to visit in winter. I mean, who wants to go to a frozen island in the middle of January? For many world travelers, winter is the time to get away from the cold and thaw out in the tropics. But beauty is more than just piƱa coladas and white…
My Scary Adventure Inside a New Zealand Cave
Back in March 2014, I embarked on my scariest adventure yet. On my way home from Australia, I flew into New Zealand for a few days, but I didn’t do anything too crazy. That is, until I decided to go on a side quest into a creepy, flooded cave filled with eels and glowworms. Now,…
Exploring a Rainforest in Washington, DC
Did you know that you can explore a humid, tropical rainforest right outside the US Capitol Building in Washington, DC? Filled with fountains and waterfalls, this mystical place contains plants from around the world. And, like many other DC attractions, it’s completely free to visit! Known as the United States Botanic Garden, this unique DC…
Sea Lions at Los Isolotes, Isla EspĆritu Santo
Watch these playful California sea lions swim among huge schools of sardines at Los Isoltes, a small island just north of Isla EspĆritu Santo in the Sea of Cortez. Isla EspĆritu Santo is about 1.5 hours north of La Paz in the Mexican state of Baja California Sur. This wasn’t my first time swimming with…
Why Scuba Divers Should NOT Hold Their Breath
When swimming underwater, we are accustomed to holding our breath. I mean, we’ll drown, if we don’t, so breath-holding is critical to our survival in the water. But, the moment you put on SCUBA gear and dive beneath the surface, you need to throw all of those reflexes out the window. When you’re SCUBA diving,…
How a Florida Man Became Immune to Snake Venom
Throughout history, snakes have been feared and revered. From the cunning serpent in the Bible to the sacred nagas of Hinduism, humans have developed strong beliefs about snakes, and that’s for good reason. According to the World Health Organization, snakes bite and kill between 81,000 to 138,000 people per year, making snakes one of the…
Jamestown-Scotland Ferry Shanty
I’ve spent the past few years working the maritime industry, and the Jamestown-Scotland Ferry is one of the many “boat jobs” I’ve had over those years. One of the coolest things about working on the James River is that you can see the sun rise over the river in the east and set over the…
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